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| May 9, 2013
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Jordanian parliament demands Israeli ambassador expelled

Jordan’s lower house of parliament unanimously demand that the gov’t tell Israeli ambassador to leave Jordan & to recall Jordanian ambassador from Tel Aviv due to ‘repeated Jewish settler assaults on Al-Aqsa Mosque’

Roi Kais

Jordan’s MPs on Wednesday unanimously demanded the government expel Israeli Ambassador Daniel Nevo over “the occupation measures” at Jerusalem’s Al-Aqsa Mosque compound, state media reported.

Al-Aqsa Mosque (Archive photo: AFP)

Al-Aqsa Mosque – Archive photo: AFP

The measure cannot be implemented without King Abdullah‘s approval.

The Jordanian MPs called the decision “historic” and claimed the government must implement it.

The non-binding vote came after Israel limited the entrance of Muslim worshipers to the Temple Mount on Tuesday and allowed Jews to visit the compound on the occasion of Jerusalem Day, which continued into Wednesday. Continue Reading »

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| April 23, 2013
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French Report: Israel & Jordan working to stop Syrian WMD transfers

Jordan has apparently given Israel permission to enter its airspace to access Syria in order to monitor & possibly act against the movement of chemical weapons

By Israel Today Staff

 

In a demonstration of regional cooperation against shared threats, Jordan this week gave the green light for Israeli drones to use its airspace to enter neighboring Syria in order to monitor the use and movement of chemical weapons.

Report: Israel, Jordan working together to stop Syrian WMDs

Israel Air Force Drone – Photo courtesy IDF Spokesperson’s Office

 

That according to French newspaper Le Figaro, which cited unnamed experts as saying the Jordanians had opened up two flight corridors to Israeli drones. Continue Reading »

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| April 4, 2013
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Israeli Tourists Kept in Jordan After Cop Disappears

An Israeli tourist group in Jordan have been held there because their Jordanian police officer assigned to the group went missing.

By David Lev

 

 

Touring Jordan

Touring Jordan – Photo: IsraelandStuff/PP

A group of Israeli tourists in Jordan have been stuck there since Wednesday, and are not allowed to leave their lodgings, because the Jordanian police officer assigned to the group has gone missing.

The group of 21 Israelis left for Jordan last Sunday on a tour of the country’s northern hills. They had been set to return to Israel on Wednesday night via the Hussein Bridge, over the Jordan River. Continue Reading »

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| March 19, 2013
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Interview with Jordanian King: Relations with Israel ‘very strong’

In an interview with King Abdullah II of Jordan, he says discussions with the Israeli PM ‘have really improved’ but says he fears it may be too late for a 2-state solution.

By Yitzhak Benhorin

 

WASHINGTON – Relations between Jordan’s King Abdullah and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu have tightened and are “very strong,” the monarch said on Monday. In an interview with The Atlantic’s Jeffrey Goldberg, King Abdullah II said, “Our discussions have really improved.” According to reports, the two met late last month.

נתניהו במפגש קודם עם המלך עבדאללה. "קשר חזק" (צילום: משה מילנר/ לע"מ)

Netanyahu and King Abdullah – Photo: Moshe Milner, GPO

At around late December it was reported that Netanyahu had secretly traveled to Amman to discuss the Syrian civil war with the king. Continue Reading »

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| January 17, 2013
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World Bank Study: Red-Dead pipeline is feasible project

Project connecting the Red Sea to the Dead Sea would be an environmental disaster, according to green activists.

 

While there may be environmental and social impacts on the region, a trilateral plan to construct a 180-kilometer pipeline transporting water from the Red Sea to the Dead Sea is feasible, a World Bank study has determined.

The Dead Sea - Photo by Marc Israel SellemAfter nearly a decade of pondering the project in Israel, Jordan and the Palestinian Authority, the World Bank recently released its final draft version of its Red Sea-Dead Sea Water Conveyance Study Program: Feasibility Study.

Published as part of a series of studies, the World Bank printed the report alongside an environmental and social assessment study and a study of strategic alternatives, as well as various other studies and models of the Dead and Red seas – all done simultaneously, but conducted by different companies. Continue Reading »

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| January 13, 2013
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King Abdullah: Palestinians & Israel to Talk Next Month

In an interview, Jordan’s King Abdullah plans to host talks between Israel & the Palestinian Authority as soon as next month

By David Lev

 

Jordan’s King Abdullah expects to host talks between Israel and the Palestinian Authority as soon as next month, he said in an interview Sunday. Abdullah said that a “window of opportunity” would soon open, and it was necessary to take advantage of it.

Jordan's King Abdullah II

Jordan’s King Abdullah II – AFP/File

That “window” would commence after the inauguration of Barack H. Obama as President of the U.S. for a second term. Abdullah said that Jordan was coordinating with France and other European countries to come up with fresh ideas to implement an agreement between Israel and the PA. Continue Reading »

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| December 27, 2012
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Vice Prime Minister Ya’alon: US preparing for possible Syria intervention

 

Vice premier reports that the U.S. will intervene if chemical weapons are used on Syrian citizens, or if WMD’s fall into wrong hands

Jordan’s King Abdullah & PM Netanyahu met secretly to discuss Syria’s chemical weapons arsenal

Assad is reportedly seeking asylum in Venezuela.

By Daniel Siryoti, Shlomo Cesana, Eli Leon, News Agencies & Israel Hayom Staff

 

 

The U.S. is gearing up for a possible military intervention in Syria in the event that chemical weapons are used on Syrian citizens or alternately fall into the wrong hands, Strategic Affairs Minister and Vice Prime Minister Moshe (Bogie) Ya’alon told Israel Radio on Thursday.

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| December 26, 2012
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Netanyahu went to Jordan for secret talks with the King on Syrian WMD

Just confirmed on Israel Channel 2 that Israel’s PM Netanyahu traveled to Jordan for secret talks with King Abdullah II on Syrian chemical weapons facilities.

 

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu held a secret meeting in Jordan with King Abdullah II, the London-based Al-Quds Al-Arabi reported on Wednesday.

Netanyahu with Jordan’s King Abdullah

Netanyahu with Jordan’s King Abdullah, during a past meeting in Amman. – Photo by GPO / Archive

 

According to the report, which has yet to be confirmed by Israeli officials, the meeting focused on the possibility that Syrian President Bashar Assad would use chemical weapons against rebels in the ongoing sectarian conflict raging in that country. Continue Reading »

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| December 14, 2012
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Jordanian Prince blasted at home for attending Jewish event

Anti-normalization (with Israel) groups up in arms over Prince Hassan’s attendance at British fundraiser held less than a week after the end of Operation Pillar of Defense.

By ADAM NICKY/THE MEDIA LINE

 

AMMAN – Prince El Hassan bin Talal of Jordan found himself in hot water this week after his participation in a Jewish charity event in the UK last month was exposed in local media.

Jordanian prince Hassan bin Talal - Photo: REUTERS

Jordanian prince Hassan bin Talal – Photo: REUTERS

Hassan, the uncle of King Abdullah II, was in headlines for the wrong reasons after he addressed a fundraising event on November 21 for the Board of Deputies of British Jews, which Israeli figures also attended. Continue Reading »

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| December 13, 2012
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New Dress-code for Israelis required by Jordanian Tourism Ministry

Jordanian Tourism Ministry warned Jewish Israeli tourists not to perform religious rituals or wear religious garb while traveling in the country.

By Rachel Hirshfeld

 

The Jordanian Tourism Ministry on Wednesday warned Jewish and Israeli tourists not to openly wear religious garb or perform religious rituals while visiting the country.

Jordanian tourism officials reportedly informed their Israeli counterparts to advise visitors not to wear “Jewish dress” or perform “religious rituals in public places” so as to prevent possible attacks.

Earlier this year, six Israeli tourists wearing kippot, or yarmulkes, were assaulted in a marketplace in southern Jordan, after their traditional Jewish garb “provoked the sensibilities of the vendors,” independent daily Al-Arab Al-Yawm reported. Continue Reading »

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| December 3, 2012
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Report: Jordan says ‘No’ to Israel’s request to Bomb Syrian WMDs

The Atlantic reports: Israel asked for Jordan’s approval to bomb Syria’s chemical weapons caches.  Reportedly, Jordan said ‘no’.

By Chana Ya’ar

 

Israel has consulted with Jordan twice over the issue of Syria’s chemical weapons arsenal, according to a report published Monday by The Atlantic, both times with plans to take out multiple sites. According to intelligence officials in two countries quoted by correspondent Jeff Goldberg, “Israel has been seeking Jordan’s ‘permission’ to bomb these sites, but the Jordanians have so far declined” to agree.

As Goldberg pointed out, Israel does not need Jordan’s approval to bomb an arsenal that could prove to be an existential threat to its citizens. Continue Reading »

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| November 2, 2012
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Israel aids Jordan on water & natural gas. Only ‘Elder of Ziyon’ blog reports it.

While Jordanians are protesting against peace with Israel, Israel is quietly working behind the scenes to help Jordan with its two most pressing needs.

By Zvi, Elder of Ziyon

 

 

Jordan is having serious problems with shortages of both water and natural gas.

Man yells in front of Palestinian, Jordanian flags -Photo: REUTERS/Ali Jarekji

Man yells in front of Palestinian, Jordanian flags – Photo: REUTERS/Ali

From AFP, October 1:

Many ordinary Jordanians, as well as others in government circles, complain that tens of thousands of Syrian refugees who have fled from the conflict at home are draining the country’s meager water resources.

In recent weeks, people have demonstrated in southern and northern villages for not receiving water for the past two months, burning tyres, blocking roads and seizing a Water Authority tanker.

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| October 2, 2012
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Jordanian tribe disavows newly appointed Israel envoy

Obeidat tribe denounce & condemn appointment of its member as Jordan’s new ambassador to Jewish state.

By Roi Kais

 

The Jordanian Obeidat tribe on Monday condemned the appointment of tribe member Walid Khalid Obeidat as Jordan‘s new ambassador to Israel, saying that a person who accepts such an appointment is “violating all prohibitions, crossing all red lines and offending the nation and the tribe.”

Jordan’s King Abdullah. Makes New appointment – Photo: Reuters

The tribe said in a statement published by the al-Dustour newspaper, just several days after the Jordanian government announced the appointment, that it contradicts the stance of the tribe members and their forefathers. Continue Reading »

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| September 14, 2012
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Retired Jordanian Colonel: No tension between Israel & Jordan

Rateb Amro, retired Jordanian colonel says PA’s bid at UN is ‘unreasonable’ but relations between Israel and Jordan are still good. Amaro warns however that not one Arab country will allow Israel or the US to attack Iran

Roi Kais

 

“When I was in the army, I fought against Israelis but those who suffered from war the most, were those who were convinced we must work towards peace. I do my job and I don’t care what others say,” Rateb Amro, a retired colonel in the Jordanian army told Ynet at the annual conference on counter terrorism held in Herzliya. Continue Reading »

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| September 12, 2012
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Jordan’s King Abdullah: Israel is interfering in Jordan’s nuclear plans

King Abdullah claims Israel put pressure on countries to disrupt cooperation with Jordan

By AFP

 

Jordan’s King Abdullah at UN – Photo: AFP

King Abdullah II on Wednesday accused Israel of disrupting Jordan’s nuclear program which is aimed at meeting its dire energy needs and powering water desalination plants, in an exclusive interview with AFP.

“Strong opposition to Jordan’s nuclear energy program is coming from Israel,” the king said.

“When we started going down the road of nuclear energy for peaceful purposes, we approached some highly responsible countries to work with us. And pretty soon we realized that Israel was putting pressure on those countries to disrupt any cooperation with us.” Continue Reading »

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